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Mega D'Appolito Speakers - The Holy Grail?
So many designs shine with proper implementation. As you know, Eric, for a D'Appolito, optimizing the MTM vertical off-axis response and achieving the best mid-mid comb filtering response are givens.  Here's why I like MTM - in theory: I prefer co... 
LONG Speaker Cables- What Have You Tried That Doesn't Break the Bank?
Another endorsement for Canare 4S11 
SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth
Chakster:Your teak wood plinth is very nicely matched to the SP-10. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
In case anyone seeks to upgrade their direct-drive turntable plinth isolation feet, I have used the Delrin version of these for the past 2 years and am very satisfied:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Isolating-feet-for-turntables-speakers-and-amplifiers-... 
SP-10 Mat
In case anyone seeks to upgrade their direct-drive turntable plinth isolation feet, I have used the Delrin version of these for the past 2 years and am very satisfied:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Isolating-feet-for-turntables-speakers-and-amplifier... 
SP-10 Mat
I didn't see Peter's 7/28/17 post prior to mine just added. Indeed, my CU-180 replica came from this EBay seller, and I am happy to learn that he continues to sell them. Even more thanks to Peter for again informing us of their availability! 
SP-10 Mat
A few years ago, I purchased a replica of the CU-180 from Peter's reference. It was the last a German seller had on hand, and I don't know if he had more made. It fit the SP-10 platter perfectly, deadening the ringing at least as well as the stock... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
To "pbnaudio":Hi Peter,I received the CU-180 clone platter mat. It fits the SP-10 MK2 platter and damps ringing very, very well. I'm keeping my TTWeights carbon fiber/kevlar/cork mat atop it, as both mats are not too thick (6mm together) and sound... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
To "pbnaudio"Hi Peter,I decided to buy the Micro Seiko CU-180 Replica mat you referenced a few weeks ago. I'll let you know how it sounds once it arrives. John 
CHINESE tubes?
Chinese military nos 6SN7 from DIY HiFi are reliable and very good sounding. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I will listen for improvements as I run in the Krebs mods, lewm. I will post my impressions in a month or so. One of the things one gets with the Krebs mod is, in essence, a servicing of a 30+ year-old motor. Additionally, the worn bearing thrust ... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Just finished an evening of listening to my SP10 MK2 back from Krebs upgrade by Bill Thallman. Also added a new PBN Audio power supply and the TTWeights carbon fibre/kevlar/cork mat. Focus and resolution have very much improved. The difference is ... 
Closed back headphone recommendation
Why not the Senn HD600?A bit polite sounding, but very listenable, very comfortable and very affordable.  
Jadis Orch pretubes 12AX7A, upgrade advice...
Tesla E83CC frame grid, box plate tubes are very nice. Beware of fakes, but JAC music website has useful info on spotting them. 
Upgrade from a Benz Micro Ace SH
Soundsmith retip?